Any golfer will attest to the habit-forming nature of hitting the links. If you’re hoping to indulge your golf addiction, look no father than Plumas County, which offers golfers ten courses to choose from. Many of them are located in the town of Graeagle, nestled in the mountain valley just one hour north of Lake Tahoe. Here you’ll find four champion 18-hole courses and one sec … [Read more...]

The charming town of Chester, located at the northern end of Lake Almanor, is the gateway to the Lassen Volcanic National Park and a recreational paradise. Dairy farming, logging and tourism have all impacted the area, and their past is chronicled at the Chester Museum, which also displays a number of Maidu Indian baskets and artifacts. The Chester Library, built in 1929 and … [Read more...]

Completed in 1909, the Western Pacific Railroad’s Feather River Route ran between Oakland, California and Salt Lake City, Utah. Because they were competing with the near-monopoly market force of the Southern Pacific Railroad, the engineers and operators of the Western Pacific were forced to be innovative and efficient. They became a driving force, propelling train technology i … [Read more...]

Every 4th of July the town of Quincy, CA welcomes thousands of visitors for the four-day, family-friendly High Sierra Music Festival. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2016, the eclectic festival boasts an impressive line-up of national and international superstars in the jamband, bluegrass, folk and funk traditions. There are several camping areas on the festival grounds. If … [Read more...]